2x TT/3mm 35T Tank Wagon Chassis (SDNVSFHEV) by maridunian

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2x TT/3mm 35T Tank Wagon Chassis 3d printed

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2x TT/3mm 35T Tank Wagon Chassis 3d printed ESSO 35T Class A and B tank wagons at Machynlleth, June 1973. Photo ©Michael Taylor plzen242@flickr.com with permission

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Product Description

In the mid 1950s British Railways launched a modernisation plan which encouraged fast (up to 60mph), vacuum braked, block trains (common cargo and destination) running between distant terminals. In 1957 Charles Roberts Ltd. launched a 35 ton (gross loaded weight), vacuum braked tank wagon design. Customers included the ESSO, Texaco, Gulf and Regent petroleum companies. Two versions were built, Class A for highly inflammable spirits such as petrol, and Class B for heavier oils such as fuel oil and bitumen.

In later life, some of the Class B tankers were used for loads such as molasses, creosote and water for weed-killing trains. From 1975 onwards, 150 new MTV/Zander ballast wagons were built using the chasses of ex-ESSO 35T tanks.

Typical liveries can be seen in Paul Bartlett and Huw Millington's photographs.

NOTES

This product comprises two complete 23' 8.5" Over Headstocks, 15' Wheelbase, Vacuum Braked chassis for 35 ton Class A or B tank wagons.
A kit consisting of these chasses along with tank ends, fittings and ladders is available separately.
If the wheelsets are at all difficult to insert, use a V-shaped file to deepen the guide grooves that lead from the bottom of the W-irons to the axle cups.
Preparation and finishing Fine Detail Plastics is described here.
Tank ends and fittings are available separately in Fine Detail Plastic.

UPDATE HISTORY
Mar 2021 - Initial launch